EPOA/Wills
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Protecting The Future of Your Assets, Loved Ones & Decisions
Wills
Making a will is important. No one likes thinking about their own death but planning makes it easier on those left behind.
For those left behind, the death of a loved one is stressful enough but without the ability to make decisions relating the deceased persons assets and debts it gets a whole lot harder.
A Will is a document setting out what you would like to see happen in the event of your death, from if you want to be an organ donor, setting out testamentary guardians for children, specific gifts to charities, family and friends and what should happen to your assets.
It enables the Executor to sort out tying up matters like accounts payable, closing bank accounts and communicating with those left something.
Power of Attorney
A Power of Attorney allows you appoint someone to act for you for a specific purpose or if you’re overseas. An Enduring Power of Attorney goes further to make sure the person you’ve chosen can carry on acting for you if you are unable to make your own decisions due to accident or ill-health.
There are two different documents – health/welfare and property. You need both. One authorises someone to make decisions about your property – they can operate your bank account, sign legal documents on your behalf and deal with third parties for you. The other authorises someone to make personal decisions such as medical treatments and where you live. You can appoint the same person or different people. You can require them to consult with others or request a ‘back up’ Attorney.
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Frequently Asked Questions
It must be someone you trust but also be someone who can handle the responsibility and above all think about what you would want and what is in your best interests.
Powers of Attorney are essential! For any one of any age. A young person travelling overseas should have them so someone at home can help if they lose their passport or need their medical records sent to them.
Yes as the older we get the more likely medical events can occur where some needs to step in to make personal/welfare or property decisions for you.
A homeowner should have them so someone else can take care of those assets if they become unwell. Older people should have them as they are more at risk of dementia or alzheimers. Think of EPOA’s as insurance policies so if the worst happens you are covered.
It does not have to be a family member but it does need to be someone you trust and have confidence in that they will make the best decisions for you.